DIZO’s next product may be a soundbar

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Aug 25, 2021

DIZO, the first brand under Realme’s TechLife has launched multiple products in the few months since it began business. So far, it has announced a smartwatch, two feature phones, a pair of earbuds, and a pair of wireless earphones. Now, it has teased a new product which we believe is a soundbar.

An image of the product (in its retail box) was shared on Twitter by Abhilash Panda, the CEO of DIZO. Judging from the elongated shape of the box, the product appears to be a soundbar. Popular Indian leaker and YouTuber, Mukul Sharma, even calls it the “Dizobar” which is likely correct since the name of some Dizo products is practically a combination of the manufacturer’s name and what the product is. Take the DIZO Watch as an example.

Gearing up for the next product launch. Thanks to the team, it's gonna be something BIG! Any guesses?#DIZO pic.twitter.com/fh4OdPKVvy

— Abhilash Panda (@panda_abhilash) August 25, 2021

It is not far-fetched that DIZO will want to launch a soundbar. The new company is practically a Realme sub-brand, and the soundbar may be a successor or a more affordable model to the Realme 100W soundbar that launched last October.

We are yet to know the features of the soundbar but we can expect it to have support for many connectivity options including Bluetooth, AUX, and coaxial.

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Mi TV 5X Launch Roundup: Specs, Sizes, Price, Features – What to Expect?

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Abhinav

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Aug 25, 2021

Xiaomi is all set to host its annual Smarter Living Event in India on August 26. The company is expected to launch a bunch of products, including the Mi TV 5X, among others. The Mi TV 5X is going to succeed the two-year-old Mi TV 4X. So, let’s look at what we can expect from Xiaomi’s upcoming smart TV in India.

Like its predecessor, the Mi TV 5X is expected to come in three different sizes, 43-inch, 50-inch, and 55-inch. The upcoming X-series TV will come with narrow bezels and a metallic frame. The TV is confirmed to feature 40W stereo speakers. Further, the company teased support for Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, giving consumers a “cinematic viewing experience.” The company has also hinted that the TV would be coming with an automatic ambient sensor allowing the display to adjust the brightness according to your environment.

There’s no official word on the hardware, but Xiaomi is teasing the TV to be “future-ready.” However, we don’t know which SoC or how much RAM the TV is going to offer. Moreover, the Mi TV 5X will be coming with Google Assistant and far-field mics to pick up users’ commands even from a distance. As per the official teaser, the TV will come with a generation of PatchWall UI developed in partnership with IMDB.

Xiaomi also confirmed that the TV would come with HDMI 2.1 ports with ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) to elevate the gaming experience.

As of now, there’s no word on the pricing, but we can expect it to be priced similar to the last generation. The Mi TV 4X currently retails at Rs. 29,999, Rs. 38,999 and Rs. 44,999 for 43-inch, 50-inch and 55-inch models.

To recall, the Mi TV 4X comes with a 4K HDR 10-bit panel and 20W speakers with support for Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD. It runs PatchWall UI on top of Android TV and comes with an in-built Google Assistant.

Xiaomi will also be launching Mi Band 6, Mi Notebook Pro, Mi Notebook Ultra, a new WiFi router and a smart security camera. The company is also expected to announce a new Mi Shoes.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE appears on Google Play Console, launch imminent?

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 25, 2021

It is no longer in doubt that Korean tech giant Samsung is planning to release the Galaxy S21 FE soon. The device has repeatedly kept the rumor mill buzzing and still does that. Not too long after 3D renders of the Galaxy S21 FE appeared online, the device has now been spotted on Google Play Console.

The Google Play Console listing for the Galaxy S21 FE which was spotted by MyFixGuide, confirms some of the key specifications of the flagship model. The listing shows that the Galaxy S21 FE will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor with Adreno 660 GPU, and a frequency of 840MHz. The processor is paired with 6GB of RAM. There are rumors of an Exynos 2100 version but we cannot confirm if that will become a reality.

While the display size wasn’t listed, the S21 FE is listed to feature a display resolution of 1080 x 2009 pixels. Earlier leaks show the device is expected to feature a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The display holds a punch-hole design which houses a 32MP selfie camera. The device will also run on Android 11 which we expect to get the OneUI customization.

As far as the release date is concerned, that is still a mystery. We can only wait for Samsung’s final confirmation but the launch will likely be in the coming months.

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Stolen Samsung TVs can be remotely blocked but need to be connected to the internet

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 25, 2021

Samsung has its hands in many pies, and the TV market is one area where it is also a leading company. So, unless you live under a rock, you most likely have seen a Samsung TV before.

Following an incident in July where TVs were looted in its warehouse in South Africa, Samsung has revealed that stolen TVs can be remotely blocked via a feature called TV Block. In a press release posted early this month, the Korean giant revealed that the feature is activated when a stolen TV is connected to the internet. The serial number of the TV is cross-referenced on Samsung’s server and then the block feature which deactivates all TV functions is activated. Samsung says that if a TV is incorrectly blocked, a customer has to provide proof of purchase and a valid TV license to [email protected].

The TV Black function is reported to be built into all Samsung TV sets. “The aim of the technology is to mitigate against the creation of secondary markets linked to the sale of illegal goods, both in South Africa and beyond its borders,” said Samsung.

While this is a pretty neat feature, Samsung doesn’t seem to be offering the TV Block function to individuals. If your TV is stolen from your home due to a robbery or burglary, you may be able to go to a Samsung office to report the theft and provide the serial code so that the TV can be blocked. However, allowing individuals to be able to block their TVs themselves either via an app or through the website is something Samsung should look towards providing.

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Fitbit Charge 5 goes official with color screen, GPS & up to 7 days battery life

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 25, 2021

Google-owned Fitbit has launched its latest fitness tracker, the Fitbit Charge 5. The fitness tracker comes with an all-new aerodynamic design that is sleek and 10% thinner than its predecessor.

The Charge 5 sports a 1.04-inch AMOLED color display that is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The display has an always-on option and is said to be two times brighter than the Charge 4.

Fitbit Charge 5 is equally touted to be the first tracker from Fitbit that will arrive with an EDA sensor. The sensor measures the response of the body to stress using tiny changes in the sweat glands on your fingers. The fitness tracker also comes with built-in GPS and supports up to 20 exercise modes. It comes with an automatic exercise recognition feature as well as a V02 max tracker.

Other important health features onboard the Charge 5 include 24 hours heart rate monitor as well as other key wellness parameters which are assessed via the Health Metrics dashboard on the Fitbit app. The metrics that are tracked include breathing rate, skin temperature variation, and SpO2 rate. It also keeps track of sleep data such as daily Sleep Scores, Sleep Stages and features SmartWake alarms.

The Charge 5 features 20 colorful watch faces that users can choose from. The tracker is available in Black color with a Graphite Stainless Steel case. Other color options include Lunar White with Soft Gold Stainless Steel case and Steel Blue with Platinum Stainless Steel case. As for the price, the Fitbit Charge 5 carries a retail price of $179.95 in the U.S and €179.95 in Europe. It is presently available to pre-order at Fitbit.com.

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Deal: Get Haylou LS02 SmartWatch 2 for $24 (Retail Price $30)

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Aug 25, 2021

AliExpress is giving a fantastic deal on Haylou LS02 SmartWatch 2. The watch which generally retails at around $30 is now available for $23.84 only at AliExpress EOS Sale. This deal ends in 2 days.

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Haylou LS02 SmartWatch 2 at $23.84 (after discount)@AliExpress

Haylou Smartwatch 2 comes with a 1.4” touch screen display covered with a 2.5D curved tempered glass which makes the dial both beautiful and damage resistant. The watch features a soft, smooth, and skin-friendly silicone strap and comes with a 260mAh battery that gives you a battery life of up to 20 days on basic mode and 30 days on standby mode.

Catering to your health and athletic needs the smartwatch features 12 dedicated sports modes like jogging, walking, biking, climbing, etc, and a 24×7 Heart Rate monitor, Sleep tracker, Sedentary alert, etc. Moreover, with an IP68 certification, you can easily carry the smartwatch in your bath or swimming pool without worrying about water damage.

Generally, you can buy Haylou LS02 Smartwatch 2 for around $30 from retailers across the globe. But AliExpress is giving this watch for just $23.84. This super deal ends in 2 days. So place your order asap.

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Realme Narzo 50A press render leaks, shows off revised dual-patterned back

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 25, 2021

Almost six months after the launch of the Narzo 30A, realme is set to launch its successor. If you were expecting it to be called the Narzo 40A, that won’t be the case as the manufacturer is going with Narzo 50A. Ahead of its release, an official render has leaked and it gives us an early look at the smartphone.

The source of the image is the popular leaker, Steve Hemmerstoffer a.k.a Onleaks, and he has partnered with the Indian blog, 91 Mobiles. The photo shows the phone will retain the same front design as the Narzo 30A. So you get a display with a waterdrop notch and a thick bottom bezel. There is also a slit above the screen for the earpiece.

The back of the phone is where the design changes are. First, there are now three rear cameras, one more than you have on its predecessor. The three sensors and LED flash are arranged in a matrix but the camera housing is now way bigger as it extends further down and to the side to include the fingerprint scanner. It gives the phone a unique look but one that everyone may not be comfortable with.

Realme is keeping the dual-patterned design of the Narzo 30A but with a twist. The ridged pattern now extends vertically from the bottom of the huge camera housing while the smoother portion is on the right. The Narzo 50A retains the headphone jack as well as a USB-C port for charging. There is a four-hole speaker grille too. However, rather than two microphone holes near the audio jack, there is only one now. The volume rocker and power button remain on the right while the SIM tray is on the left.

The overall design is actually pretty interesting and should make for good conversation. While not everyone will like it as design is usually subjective, one can appreciate Realme’s efforts to be different.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds2 India price tipped, already $40 off in the US

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 25, 2021

At the recent Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event, the South Korean tech giant not unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Galaxy Z Flip3 but also other products. These are Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch4 Classic, and Galaxy Buds2. Samsung is yet to reveal the price and availability of these accessories in India. Ahead of that, the price of the new truly wireless earphones has been tipped. Additionally, they are already discounted in the US.

According to a report by 91Mobiles, the newly unveiled Galaxy Buds2 will be priced at ₹12,990. This piece of information comes from the tipster Yogesh Brar. If this happens to be true, then the new TWS from Samsung will be only ₹3,000 cheaper than the Galaxy Buds Pro.

For those unaware, the Galaxy Buds+ debuted at ₹13,990. Whereas, the original Galaxy Buds were introduced at ₹9,990. If the tipped price is correct, the Galaxy Buds2 will be ₹1000 cheaper at launch when compared to its predecessor.

On the other hand, Samsung had already announced the pricing and availability of the Galaxy Buds2 in the US. The earbuds are priced at $149.99 and they are scheduled to go on sale from this Friday (August 27).

However, they are already discounted by a retailer called Daily Steals (via Android Police). The eCommerce company is offering a $35 discount on the new TWS. Customers can snag an additional $5 off by using the code APSGBUD.

This means the people in the US can order the Galaxy Buds2 effectively at only $109.99 (₹8,160) even before they hit the shelves.

Deal: Buy Amazfit Stratos Smartwatch for $76 (Retail Price $100)

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Aug 25, 2021

Amazfit Stratos Smartwatch which usually retails at around $100 is now available at a discounted price of $76.27 only at AliExpress EOS Sale. This deal ends in two days.

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Amazfit Stratos Smartwatch at $76.27 (after discount)@AliExpress

Amazfit Stratos Smartwatch embodies the perfect combination of design and technology. Its simple yet graceful design is reflected through the 1.34-inch reflective color display and delicate markers surrounded by a hand-polished ceramic bezel.

The smartwatch is 50m water-resistant. This means you can dive into a swimming pool or swim in the open seas without worrying about damaging the smartwatch. Moreover, the multiple sports mode function gives more than 16 different activity tracking options, making the watch suitable for almost everyone. Run, Walk, Swimming, Triathlon, Trail Run, Climb, Soccer, Tennis, etc are some of the modes available along with daily activity tracking.

However, the highlight of Amazfit Stratos is its VO2max Fitness Level Analysis. This premium function gives you important physiological information which is generally used by professional athletes. With this function, you can take your training to the next level and get professional and tailored guidance for your fitness and athletic goals.

The smartwatch comes with 5-day battery life on normal mode and a 35-hour battery life on a continuous sports mode. Additionally, the onboard music function lets you leave your phone behind as you can simply store your favorite music on the smartwatch and then enjoy it via Bluetooth headphones.

Amazfit Stratos Smartwatch is the winner of the RedDot Design Award 2018 and the Good Design Award 2018. Generally retailing for $100, you can now buy this smartwatch for $76.27 only at AliExpress. . This deal ends in two days. So place your order asap.

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Vivo X70 design renders revealed in a Gradient Blue-Green shade

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Abhinav

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Aug 25, 2021

Vivo’s upcoming X70 series has been in the news lately, suggesting an imminent launch. Over the past one week, we got a first look at renders of the Vivo X70 Pro, and a reliable tipster further leaked the specifications of the X70 series. Now, we have a first look at the renders of the entry-level X70 showing off the smartphone in the wild.

The publication MySmartPrice, in collaboration with popular tipster OnLeaks, aka Steve Hemmerstoffer, shared some render images of the upcoming X70 giving us a first look at Vivo’s upcoming flagship. The renders show the smartphone from different angles.

According to the renders, the X70 series will continue to carry the Zeiss branding from its predecessors. As per the tipster, the vanilla X70 would feature a flat FHD+ 6.5-inch display with a centered punch-hole camera. Further, it is expected with an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Taking things to the back, the Vivo X70 would be coming with a Zeiss branded triple camera setup. The sensors are accompanied by a triple LED flash. The renders show the smartphone in shades of blue and green. But, we can expect Vivo to launch more color options.

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The phone’s right edge houses the volume rocker and power button, while the left edge is left plain. On the bottom, you can find a USB Type-C port, a microphone, speaker grille, and the SIM card tray. The X70 is tipped to measure 158.5 x 73.4 x 8mm with a max thickness of 10.6mm (including the camera module).

The Vivo X70 is rumored to be powered by Mediatek 1200 SoC paired with 12GB of RAM. The display is expected to come with a refresh rate of 120Hz. Further, the rear camera setup might be led by a 48MP sensor, while the front camera is rumored to be a 32MP sensor. A 4,200mAh battery will back it up with 33W fast charging support. The smartphone would be running FunTouch OS on top of Android 11 in China.

The Vivo X70 series is rumored to bring three phones, X70, X70 Pro, and X70 Pro Plus. The upcoming Vivo flagships are expected to launch in the coming weeks.

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Xiaomi Mi Flagship Days sale offers deals on Mi 11 Lite, Mi 10i, Mi TV, Redmi TV, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 25, 2021

Just last month, Xiaomi India held its annual anniversary sale. A few weeks later, the company is hosting yet another sale called Mi Flagship Days. This sale has started today (August 25) and will last until August 27. Let’s take a look at some of the best deals.

As the name suggests, Xiaomi is offering deals only on Mi-branded products as part of the Mi Flagship Days sale. Weirdly, though the sale has ‘flagship in its name, the only smartphones on the offer are Mi 10i and Mi 11 Lite.

The company is offering extra ₹2,500 and ₹3,500 off on Mi 11 Lite and Mi 10i respectively with Mi Exchange. Customers can further lower the price by ₹1,500 via SBI credit card.

If you are interested in buying the Mi 11X series, then better get it from Amazon India. Interestingly, the retailer is offering the same deal it did during the Mi Anniversary Sale last month.

Further, talk about televisions, Xiaomi is offering discount coupons worth up to ₹1,200 on the entire Mi TV and Redmi TV lineups. There’s also additional bank discounts worth up to ₹4,000 on HDFC Bank credit card. The value of discount coupons and bank discounts differ by the size of the TV.

Last but not least, there are also discounts on several Mi-branded ecosystem products. You can find all the deals by visiting this page.

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Europe price revealed as it is launched in Germany

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 25, 2021

Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy A52s in Germany. This comes just a week after the premium mid-range device was announced in the UK precisely on August 17. The German launch signals the device’s availability in Europe with the prices in tow.

The Galaxy A52s carries a starting price of €449 for the base model with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The higher version having 8GB RAM and 256GB storage will retail for €509. For comparison, the A52s starts at £409 in the UK.

As a reminder, the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G features a 6.5-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The device uses a punch-hole camera design housing a 32MP selfie camera.

The A52s is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor paired with 6GB of RAM and 8GB RAM on some models. The device comes with 128GB and 256GB storage options.

On the camera aspect, the Galaxy A52s 5G features a quad-camera setup comprising a 64MP f/1.8 main camera with OIS, a 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide angle camera, a 5MP f/2.4 macro camera, and a 5MP f2.4 depth sensor. The phone also comes with IP67 water and dust resistance. It uses an in-display fingerprint scanner and is powered by a 4500mAh battery with 25W fast charging support.

The premium smartphone is already listed on Samsung Germany’s online store. It will be available to European customers in all four colors – Awesome Black, Awesome Mint, Awesome Violet, and Awesome White.

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Deal: Get ROMOSS Sense 8+ 30000mAh Power Bank for $20 ( Retail Price $32)

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Aug 25, 2021

ROMOSS Sense 8+ 30000mAh Power Bank which generally retails for $32 is now available at a discounted price of $20.63 only at AliExpress EOS Sale. This deal ends in two days.

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ROMOSS Sense 8+ 30000mAh Power Bank at $20.63 (after discount)@AliExpress

ROMOSS Sense 8+ 30000mAh Power Bank

Key Features:

30000mAh massive battery
When fully charged the power bank can charge iPhone 12 – 8 times, iPhone 8 – 12 times, Huawei P40, Samsung S20 – 5 times, etc
18W Two-way PD QC 3.0 Quick Charge – 11 hours to fully charge the power bank which can easily run for a week
Input Interface: Micro USB, Type-C, and Lightning
Output Interface: 2 x USB and Type-C
Can charge three devices simultaneously
4 Indicator Light design – tells you the power status
10 layer safety protection from over-charge, over-voltage, short circuit, over-temperature, reset, anti-reverse, etc

Generally retailing for $32, you can now buy ROMOSS Sense 8+ 30000mAh Power Bank for a discounted price of $20.63 only at AliExpress. Please note that this price is applicable to the device ordered from UK, France, Spain, and Germany warehouses only. This super deal ends on 27 August. So place your order asap.

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Xiaomi Mi TV 5X confirmed to feature HDMI 2.1 ports with ALLM

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 25, 2021

Xiaomi has confirmed to launch the Mi TV 5X in India at the Smarter Living 2022 event on August 26. Ahead of that, the company has been teasing the features of this television. Just a day ahead of the TV’s official announcement, the firm has revealed yet another key feature.

According to the latest teaser by Mi TV social media handles, the upcoming Mi TV 5X will have HDMI 2.1 ports with support for ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode). In other words, the new TV will be similar to the Redmi Smart TV X in terms of ports.

Further, Xiaomi is also partnering with IMDB for its televisions. We think the company will be announcing the integration of IMDB with PatchWall. With this, users will be able to learn more about the content. Anyway, this is just a wild guess from our end. Probably, the partnership could be for something else.

As per previous teasers, the Mi TV 5X for India will sport a metal frame. The television will come equipped with 40W speakers with support for Dolby Audio. It will also have far-field microphones for accessing Google Assistant.

Last but not least, the Xiaomi Mi TV 5X is said to come with a future-ready chipset and memory. Unfortunately, the exact SoC and the amount of RAM are a mystery for now.

AutoX releases video of its unmanned Robotaxi navigating a busy Shenzhen village at night

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 25, 2021

Alibaba-backed autonomous driving leader AutoX has released a video showing its fully driverless Robotaxis, navigating through the mazes of traffic and chaos in some of China’s busy urban roads.

AutoX has been a trailblazer in the autonomous vehicle transportation systems in China. Earlier this year it began testing its Robotaxis in China, and the response was phenomenal. It remains the only RoboTaxi technology platform in China that has achieved fully driverless operations in the country.

In the official video released, the fully driverless Robotaxi was seen gracefully navigating the dense, chaotic public roads in a Chinese urban village. The car deftly maneuvered its way around various potential impediments in the form of pedestrians, pets, motorists, and static roadside barriers during evening rush hour.

The video which was filmed in a Shenzhen urban village shows several onlookers catching a glimpse of the driverless cars without passengers moving through the streets. A few of the pedestrians were seen filming or taking photos of the spectacular car.

The RoboTaxi was seen to come out tops when it was faced with a tricky situation. It maneuvered through an extremely narrow lane that is only wide enough for one vehicle while also facing an oncoming human-driven vehicle. In such situations, the RoboTaxi had acted intelligently to come out unscathed.

The RoboTaxi in the video is equipped with the AutoX Gen5 system, released last month in Shanghai. The Gen5 system has 50 sensors in total, as well as a vehicle control unit of 2200 TOPS computing power. There are 28 cameras capturing a total of 220, six high-resolution LiDAR, RADAR with 0.9-degree resolution which guarantees a 360-degree coverage of the outside of the car.

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Samsung disables Galaxy Z Fold3 cameras if user unlocks the bootloader

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Sean

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Aug 25, 2021

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is one of the company’s latest foldable smartphone. While it arrives with a lot of firsts for the company like the in display selfie camera, the company has added another odd feature that disables this model’s cameras.

According to AndroidPolice, users from the XDADevelopers community have found a new change that might have enthusiasts avoid this foldable smartphone. Apparently, unlocking the device’s bootloader will cause the user to lose functionality of their smartphone’s camera system. This move from the South Korean tech giant is likely to deter people from modding its new smartphones. So, unlocking the Galaxy Z Fold3’s bootloader will cripple the camera functionality.

The report further added that unlocking the bootloader will also prompt the device to warn the users that going ahead with this will “cause the camera to be disabled and may cause your phone or apps to stop working correctly.” In other words, users looking to mod or root their smartphones will lose functionality of their camera systems. This also implies that the users will also lose the facial recognition system on their devices a well.

Although, re-locking your bootloader will bring back the full functionality of the camera systems. In the past, Sony had also employed a similar tactic with its smartphones as well. Sony devices could either be having photos taken by your camera being terrible or having the image sensors not work at all. However, the brand stopped doing this after the release of Android 9 Pie update.

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Motorola Moto G50 5G (Saipan) with Dimensity 700, 90Hz refresh rate launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 25, 2021

Lenovo-owned Motorola has officially taken the wraps off the Moto G50 5G in Australia. The launch of the model in the Land Down Under comes after weeks of speculation which saw the model appear in leaks and benchmark database bearing the codename Saipan.

The new Moto G50 5G bears semblance with the model bearing the same iteration that was launched in March this year. However, instead of the Snapdragon 480 chipset on that model, this new G50 packs a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset. The new model also bears some differences with its sibling in the aspect of the rear cameras and the location of the fingerprint sensor. Apart from these few differences, the two Moto G50 models share the same core specs and design.

In terms of the specs, the Moto G50 5G sports a 6.5-inch LCD display with an HD+ resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels. The display supports a 90Hz refresh rate and utilizes a waterdrop notch design which houses a 13-megapixels selfie camera.

As stated earlier, the Motorola Moto G50 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The storage can be expanded via a micoSD card.

At the rear aspect, the device packs a triple camera setup that houses the cameras in a square-shaped module located at the top left corner of the rear camera. The rear camera consists of a 48-megapixels main camera supported by a 2-megapixel macro camera and a 2-megapixel depth of field sensor. Motorola didn’t include a rear fingerprint sensor even though the iconic logo is still located at the back. Instead, the device packs a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The mobile phone runs on the latest Android 11 operating system with an overlay of Motorola’s My UX. Keeping the lights on is a generous 5,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging support. The G50 also comes with support for NFC and has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

As for the price, the Moto G50 5G carries a price tag of AUD 399 (~$289). The phone will be available in Australia in two color options; Meteorite Gray and Green colors. Motorola is yet to reveal the price and availability details in other markets.

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POCO M2 Pro finally gets Android 11 update in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 25, 2021

The POCO M2 Pro was launched in India last July. The device debuted with MIUI 11 based on Android 10. It was updated to MIUI 12 two months post-release. Now, over a year after its launch, the handset has started receiving the Android 11 update.

POCO M2 Pro Out of the Blue Featured — POCO M2 Pro

The POCO M2 Pro is a modified version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro sold in India. Hence, when the latter got the Android 11 update in November, we expected the former to receive a similar treatment in the next few days.

Unfortunately, that did not happen and the POCO M2 Pro is being updated to Android 11 only now. In other words, the device is getting last year’s Android nine months after the Redmi Note 9 Pro got it.

What’s even more bizarre is despite receiving the Android 11 late, Xiaomi has not bundled MIUI 12.5. This means users will have to wait even more further to be on the latest version of mobile software offered by the company.

Anyway, the new software update for the smartphone arrives with build number V12.0.1.0.RJPINXM. Apart from bringing a new Android version, it also bumps up the security patch level to August 2021.

Like any other OTA system update, this one is also being rolled out in batches. As a result, some users might receive it earlier, while others will have to hold back for a while. At the end of the day, all users will get to experience the new software.

Apple Watch Series 7 rumored to arrive in larger 41mm and 45mm sizes

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Sean

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Aug 25, 2021

A new rumor has suggested that the upcoming Apple Watch Series 7 will arrive in larger sizes than its predecessors. Reportedly, the latest smartwatch generation from the company will launch in sizes 41mm and 45mm case sizes.For those unaware, the new Apple Watch Series 7 that will launch in sizes that replace the current 40mm and 44mm options that have been offered since the Watch Series 4. The leak was shared by known Weibo tipster UnclePan (Via MacRumors). Before the Watch Series 4, the Cupertino based giant’s popular wearable device had been offered in 38mm and 42mm case sizes before the design being shifted towards the larger sizes. Now, it seems that the brand will be making another change in sizes with the latest models.

Despite the slight rise in size, the iPhone maker has retained the iconic design of its Watches while also retaining compatibility of the bands used in older iterations of the product. In other words, the newer models would support the bands from previously launched variants of the smartwatch. The leaker further added that the Apple Watch Series 7 will also allow bands designed for 40mm and 44mm to work with its newer 41mm and 45mm sizes.

Although, the rise in size of the new Watches doesn’t arrive as a surprise considering the company is working on narrowing the bezels of the smartwatch’s display with a flat edge design. This would allow for a greater surface area of the screen. Another leaker Jon Prosser shared renders earlier this year that showcased the device with a flat edge design with a larger display. The Watch Series 7 is expected to be launched along with the iPhone 13 series later this year.

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Samsung Exynos 2200 with AMD mRDNA GPU beats Apple A14 in benchmarks

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Sean

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Aug 25, 2021

Samsung has been known to be working on its next generation Exynos chipset that features a GPU from AMD. Now, an initial benchmark has revealed that the new Exynos 2200 processor with mRDNA graphics has beaten even the Apple A14 Bionic chipset as well.

Exynos 2200 AMD mRDNA architecture GPU
June sample
6CU based 1.31Ghz clock test
with AMD provided development beta version driver

Manhattan 3.1: 170.7 fps
Aztec normal: 121.4 fps
Aztec high: 51.5 fps

Similar to A14 (reference below)

Source:https://t.co/kO58OaB12b

— Tron ❂ (@FrontTron) August 24, 2021

The news arrives from a tweet from Tron (Via NoteBookCheck) that revealed some benchmark results between the two chipsets. Looking at these results, the Exynos 2200 achieved 170.7fps in the Manhattan 3.1 test while the A14 Bionic recorded 120fps. Similarly, in the Aztec Normal benchmark, the Exynos registered 121.4fps while the A14 only managed to reach 79.9fps. The noticeable difference in frames is also visible in the Aztec High test, with the Exynos 2200 achieving 51.5fps over the A14 Bionic’s 30fps.

These figures showcase the sizeable performance difference between the two mobile processors. Notably, the difference in performance is around the 45 percent mark, with the Exynos 2200 from the South Korean tech giant being in the clear lead. Tron further added that these results were registered back in June 2021 and the Exynos chip was running on the development beta drivers that were provided by AMD.

In other words, these can not be seen as a direct and final representation of the Exynos 2200’s performance when it ships with the upcoming Galaxy S22 series. But regardless, this still offers us a decent estimate as to what we can expect with the next generation of Samsung flagship smartphones, which would also excite its loyal customer base.

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